Belfast managed to steal the win in a nail-biting finale on University Challenge(Image: (Image: BBC))

BBC University Challenge fans furious over host Amal Rajan's 'unfair' habit

by · BristolLive

Amol Rajan, the host of BBC's University Challenge, has been met with criticism from viewers who believe his fast-paced question delivery could affect the game's outcome. The issue came to a head during a nail-biting final round of competition between Queens' University Belfast and Imperial College London on Monday evening.

As Queens attempted a last-ditch effort to overcome a points deficit, Rajan's quick-fire questioning attracted attention, leading some fans to argue that it gave Queens an unfair edge as they ultimately they overtook Imperial College London to win.

Some disgruntled viewers aired their thoughts on social media. One disapproving fan posted on X: "Don't like it how Amol Rajan massively speeds up the question asking towards the end of University Challenge. Not fair on the team in front. Should be the same speed all the way through. #UniversityChallenge #bbc".

BBC host Amol Rajan has come under fire from viewers after being accused of rushing through questions(Image: (Image: BBC))

Another joked: "#UniversityChallenge Cor, Amol can talk at a tremendous pace! If he ever wants a change of career, I'm sure he'd get snapped up by Buckeye Morgan's Horse Auctions."

While another said: "Amol's speeding through questions. Not good,"

The Express reports some viewers accused Rajan of giving Queens more chance to win. One person said: "Amol doing everything he possibly can to make sure Belfast go out here. No need for such rushing."

Meanwhile, others marvelled at Rajan's rapid reading, saying: "Amol reading at the speed of light."

After a recent episide of the show, some audience members expressed disappointment over what they considered an incredibly simple starting question.

The intense quarter-final bout featured Christ's College Cambridge pitted against Warwick, with a coveted semi-final slot hanging in the balance.

Host Rajan introduced the game by asking: "Who was the only person to sign or seal all of the following? The Declaration of Independence, the 1778 Treaty of Alliance between the 13 colonies and France, the 1783 Treaty of Paris, and the United States Constitution, of which he was the oldest signatory?"

The controversy erupted during a tense final round between the two teams(Image: (Image: BBC))

Warwick team member Siddle swiftly chimed in with the correct response, Benjamin Franklin, and as a result, his team gained 10 points. But the question was thought of as too simple by some viewers. "First question of the show and I got it correct. I'm switching off now. #UniversityChallenge," one said.

Another person said: "Actually too easy #UniversityChallenge."

Light-hearted banter ensued with another viewer saying: "Hell yeah, got questions right! Years of working at Blockbuster paid off."

despite Warwick racing ahead initially, Christ's College Cambridge made a strong comeback, ultimately triumphing with a score of 205-155 and moving on to the semi-finals.